1
as in related
having a close connection like that between family members
foxes are closely akin to dogs
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2
as in like
having qualities in common
mathematics and computer programming are akin in that they both require logical thinking
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Recent Examples of akin
Reneé Rapp Singer and actress Reneé Rapp arrived at the 2025 American Music Awards in late May with a chic blond ‘do akin to popular 1950s beauty aesthetics.
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Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 18 June 2025
Some of the questions were more akin to lists of facts that emphasize Abba’s status as royalty in England.
—Jan Gradvall
june 17, Literary Hub, 17 June 2025
The golden retriever's humanlike reaction—a scratch on the door using his paw akin to how someone would knock—has triggered an outpouring of comments.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 2025
Its plan is roughly akin to the state of Illinois taking out a home equity loan and refinancing its mortgage, albeit on a grand scale.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2025
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Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 18 June 2025
Some of the questions were more akin to lists of facts that emphasize Abba’s status as royalty in England.
—Jan Gradvall
june 17, Literary Hub, 17 June 2025
The golden retriever's humanlike reaction—a scratch on the door using his paw akin to how someone would knock—has triggered an outpouring of comments.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 2025
Its plan is roughly akin to the state of Illinois taking out a home equity loan and refinancing its mortgage, albeit on a grand scale.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for akin
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Some of the samples tested positive for Salmonella and additional testing found that the samples were closely related to the Salmonella found in sick people.—
Amber Brenza,
Health,
8 June 2025
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Economists meanwhile note that growth has been concentrated in manufacturing, specifically in defense and related industries, and propped up by state spending.—
Jenni Reid,
CNBC,
6 June 2025
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Beyond this, the study also showed that owning a dog, or even a cat, significantly boosts human life satisfaction and well-being, to a degree comparable to the impact of family and friends.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 June 2025
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Our concern with this umbrella is that the materials seem slightly more cheaply made and less durable than comparable models.—
Sandi Schwartz,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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Mycelium is analogous to the roots of a plant (although mushrooms are fungi, not plants).—
Skye Chilton,
Rolling Stone,
16 June 2025
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These talismans of use are analogous to the often unaffected art work shown at Intuit.—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2025
Adjective
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During the conversation, the actress floated her theory as to why Full House clicked, and continues to click, with audiences more so than other similar shows of the era.—
Jordan Hoffman,
EW.com,
13 June 2025
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The victim’s boyfriend, who was interviewed on the scene, gave police a similar account, according to court documents.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2025
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Why Open Networks Make Sense Supply chains are deeply complex, and no two systems are alike.—
Shekar Natarajan,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Adaptability Is Key No two performances are alike because no two audiences are alike.—
Dr. Jen Donnell,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The brainchild of stand-up Zoe Rogers, it’s grown over the last five years to include dozens of diverse veterans of late-night TV and streaming channels, but also several who’ve gone on to such credits post-fest (see alums such as Wally Baram, Leslie Liao and Heather Pasternak).—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
19 June 2025
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For Sheehan, such dry tosses are part of his normal pre-start routine.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2025
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“Akin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/akin. Accessed 22 Jun. 2025.
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